A Clear Past…

by | Mar 30, 2011 | Faith

A couple of months ago I was praying my way through the 23rd Psalm, and you know how this happens, a certain verse came off the page and begged for a deeper look. Here’s the verse: Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell...

God Gives Pure Joy

by | Mar 30, 2011 | Faith

Pure joy can be found only in God! King David knew this joy: “You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound” (Ps. 4:7, NIV). In David’s time, the hope of many rested upon the outcome of the year’s harvest....

Does God Like to Cuddle? Part 2

by | Mar 30, 2011 | Faith

Last week, I wrote about my astonishment when I asked my son for a good morning hug and he said, “Tomorrow.”  I was equally astonished at his response to that question today.  This morning when I opened my arms wide and asked for my morning hug, he walked...

Does God Like to Cuddle?

by | Mar 23, 2011 | Faith

I was working in the kitchen this morning when I heard the creak of my 3 year-old’s bedroom door.  His sluggish methodical footsteps followed, getting louder as he made his way down the hall.  I greeted him with open arms and a big smile, as I do when...

Have You Forgotten?

by | Mar 10, 2011 | Faith

I’ve dedicated myself to prayer and fasting this week, desperate to hear from God about seemingly impossible situations.  I’ve prayed and thought.  And thought and prayed… and worried.  There’s been lots and lots of worry.  Sometimes I wonder...

Losing Your Song

by | Mar 3, 2011 | Faith

Beside the rivers of Babylon, We sat down and wept as we thought of Jerusalem We put away our lyres, hanging them on the branches of the willow trees. (Psalm 137:1-2)   I’ve been kind of obsessed with the story of the Jewish exile lately.  (Check out 2...